100-Foot Mobile Tower Collapses in Delhi
A 100-foot tall mobile tower reportedly collapsed in Delhi on Sunday. Initial reports indicate the structural failure, but further details regarding the exact location, cause of the collapse, and information on any potential casualties or damage were not immediately available. Authorities are expected to investigate the incident. (Content based on headline due to access restrictions to the full article).
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The mobile tower collapsed in South Delhi’s Safdarjung Enclave, specifically near Block B2, during the early hours of Sunday morning.
The collapse was triggered by a powerful thunderstorm with heavy rain and strong winds that hit Delhi during the early morning hours.
No injuries or casualties were reported as a result of the mobile tower collapse, according to local residents and authorities.
Residents and local leaders have raised concerns about the tower’s installation, alleging it was erected illegally in a residential area despite protests. Political leaders accused authorities of negligence and demanded accountability, including calls for a police investigation.